Hislop: For top clubs, there's never a good time for international breaks
Once again, ESPN have answered a handful of FourFourTwo readers' topical questions in an exclusive addendum to their Press Pass show â this week, former Newcastle and West Ham goalkeeper Shaka Hislop answers the following posers...
International breaks: Is there ever a good time for club sides?
Should international tournaments feature pre-qualification for weaker nations?
With Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland all once again struggling in World Cup qualifying, is there any hope for the Celtic nations?
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